Britain Bag the Medals in Porec

A squad of 66 British Veteran fencers (84 weapon entries) recently took part in the European Veterans Individual Championships in Porec, Croatia, bringing home a haul of seven medals – three gold, two silver and two bronze, with several narrowly missing out on a medal place. Our congratulations go to them all.

Gold

Pete Baron – Men’s Sabre  (70+)

Georgina Usher – Women’s Epee (40-49)

Paul Wedge – Men’s Foil (60-69)

Silver

Jane Hutchison – Women’s Sabre (50-59)

Bill Osbaldeston – Men’s Sabre (70+) 

Bronze

Sue Benney – Women’s Sabre (60-69)

Jane Clayton – Women’s Epee (60-69)

Speaking about the results, Chairman of British Fencing, David Teasdale said; “Many congratulations to all of the medal winning athletes.  The Great Britain Veteran Fencing Team have a history of medal success at both European and World Level – long may it continue.”